Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services

Job overview

Are you an ambitious pharmacy technician looking for a new and exciting challenge? This is a rare opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician to utilise their management and leadership skills, to help lead and develop dispensary services at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) on our Aintree site.

The dispensary is a busy, fast paced environment and you will be responsible for the day to day efficient running of the dispensary, the completion of rotas and the supervision and training of staff.

We are looking to appoint a confident and competent technician who can demonstrate effective leadership skills, and who is looking to progress their career to manage the dynamic and friendly dispensary team. The successful candidate will be provided with all the relevant training and support and ample opportunities to allow personal growth, and career progression.

You should be a motivated and positive individual who can lead and contribute to outstanding pharmacy services, and have excellent customer and communication skills, be a strong team player, be flexible to change and have confidence to effectively liaise with other health care professionals in a hospital setting.

If you are interested and have what we are looking for, please  get in touch and organise a visit to our department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support and deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary Services in developing and evaluating the Dispensary services in line with the vision for excellence in healthcare.

Manage and develop the team of Technical and support staff in the dispensary and other pharmacy staff who provide the service to internal/external customers in accordance with all national and regional guidelines.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Co-ordinate the work, ensuring safe use of equipment using technical expertise and supervise the day-to-day operational running of the dispensary.

Develop and manage the training of all grades of staff involved in dispensing in conjunction with the Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training.

Co-ordinate the day-to-day provision of the technical and support pharmacy service in the dispensary, ensuring the accurate and efficient dispensing of medicines in a timely manner: including controlled drugs and unlicensed medicines in accordance with national guidance.

Ensure that all new staff are provided with training on the systems involved in the dispensing process.

Audit and monitor the activity of operational service delivery and report to the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Dispensary Services at regular intervals.

Ensure compliance with medicine storage and the safety and security of medicines in the dispensary.